Blue Press Journal

Tag: Stephen Colbert

  • Kimmel’s Suspension: Public Disapproval Soars

    Blue Press Journal – The Kimmel conundrum: it seems the Trump administration’s attempt to silence the late-night host has backfired in a big way. New polling released Friday suggests that the public is not buying what the Republicans are selling, and instead, they’re calling foul on the FCC’s strong-arming tactics.

    According to a YouGov poll, a whopping 50% of adults disapprove of ABC’s decision to suspend Kimmel’s show, while a paltry 35% think it was the right call. It’s clear that the public is not convinced that Kimmel’s comments about the GOP’s exploitation of Charlie Kirk’s killing warranted such drastic action.

    Poll ResultsPercentage
    Disapprove of ABC’s decision50%
    Approve of ABC’s decision35%
    Unsure15%

    But what’s even more interesting is that the public thinks FCC Director Brendan Carr crossed the line with his comments. A full 43% of adults say his remarks were unacceptable, while only 26% think they were okay.

    Acceptability of Carr’s CommentsPercentage
    Unacceptable43%
    Acceptable26%
    Unsure31%

    As Senator Ted Cruz so aptly put it, “That’s right out of ‘Goodfellas.’ We shouldn’t be threatening government power to force him off air. That’s a real mistake.” Even a Republican as conservative as Cruz recognizes that the FCC’s actions are a clear overreach.

    Kimmel’s comments, after all, were not without merit. The Trump administration and its allies have been working overtime to assign blame for Kirk’s murder to the “left,” in a blatant attempt to gin up outrage against Democrats. It’s a tired old tactic, and the public is not buying it.

    The Trump administration’s push to silence Kimmel has only served to highlight the very issue he was trying to address. It’s a classic case of shooting oneself in the foot, and the public is not amused.

    So, to all the Republicans dancing on Kimmel’s metaphorical grave, beware: the public is watching, and they’re not impressed.

  • CBS Faces Backlash Over “Late Show” Cancellation Amid Allegations of Political Motives

    In a move that has sparked widespread criticism and skepticism, CBS has announced the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” effective May 2026. The decision comes just three days after Colbert used his platform to lambast the network’s parent company, Paramount, over a $16 million legal settlement with President Donald Trump.

    Colbert had been vocal about the settlement, which was reached over an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris that aired on “60 Minutes” ahead of the 2024 election. The host called the settlement a “big fat bribe” to end a “nuisance lawsuit,” and has been a frequent critic of Trump on his show.

    CBS executives have attempted to downplay any suggestion that the cancellation was motivated by politics, instead attributing the decision to financial considerations. However, many are expressing doubt about the network’s claims, citing the timing of the announcement and Colbert’s history of criticizing Trump.

    Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was among those who questioned the coincidence of the cancellation coming so soon after Colbert’s comments on the settlement. “It’s hard to believe that this is just a coincidence,” Sanders said.

    Parker Molloy, writing for The New Republic, was more blunt in her assessment. “The Late Show isn’t dying because people stopped watching late-night TV,” she wrote. “It’s being murdered because Stephen Colbert spent the last decade being one of Trump’s most persistent critics on network television, and the billionaires about to take over CBS need Trump’s approval for their merger.”

    The cancellation of “The Late Show” has sparked a wider debate about the role of corporate interests in shaping the media landscape and the potential for political censorship. As the media industry continues to evolve and consolidate, many are worried about the implications for free speech and the ability of journalists and commentators to hold those in power accountable.